Presentation
Chronic nasal congestion.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Foramen caecum
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A well-defined foramen caecum can be seen at midline on the sagittal plane, between the frontal crest and crista galli of the ethmoid bone.
This represents a normal anatomical variant.
Case Discussion
Normal anatomical variant of a foramen caecum. When patent, this foramen can contain emissary veins from the extracranial venous circulation to the intracranial venous sinuses, potentially allowing for intracranial spread of sinus infections.
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